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Jonny Huntington, the 38-year-old stroke survivor aiming to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, has finished his first week on the ice, covering 120km of his landmark Antarctic expedition.

Aware that this is a “marathon not a sprint”, Jonny is easing his way into the expedition, skiing for around eight and a half hours and covering between...

The East Devon District Council Countryside team is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Earth Rights Collective, a craft organisation led by local willow sculptor Belinda Martin. This collaboration celebrates the beauty of natural materials, with a series of willow weaving workshops at Seaton Wetlands, starting this December and continuing into 2025.

The first workshop,...

In the spirit of spreading festive cheer, locals are being invited to a retirement community in Exmouth, where a choir will dazzle guests with their rendition of Christmas classics.

Taking place on 17th December between 10am and 12pm at McCarthy Stone’s Retirement Living Plus development, The Curlews on Merchant Avenue, the free event will see homeowners and visitors enjoy a full...

The 2024 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Kwik Fit, were hosted by Air Ambulances UK’s ambassador Charlotte Hawkins at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday (28 November). This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and dedication of those who bring their specialist lifesaving skills to the air ambulance sector across the UK.

Heléna Holt was awarded the...